Columbo — Season 1
The year the show became itself: Spielberg opens it, Jack Cassidy sets the standard for the villain, and the raincoat settles in for good.
7 films
1971—1972 on air
71—72 minutes each
9.5 best of the season: Murder by the Book
| # | Episode | Aired | Run | Killer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | Murder by the Book 1×01 | September 15, 1971 | 72 min | Jack Cassidy |
| 04 | Death Lends a Hand 1×02 | October 6, 1971 | 72 min | Robert Culp |
| 05 | Dead Weight 1×03 | October 27, 1971 | 72 min | Eddie Albert |
| 06 | Suitable for Framing 1×04 | November 17, 1971 | 72 min | Ross Martin |
| 07 | Lady in Waiting 1×05 | December 15, 1971 | 72 min | Susan Clark |
| 08 | Short Fuse 1×06 | January 19, 1972 | 72 min | Roddy McDowall |
| 09 | Blueprint for Murder 1×07 | February 9, 1972 | 71 min | Patrick O'Neal |